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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.80, 923.52 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.80, 923.52 and 338.12 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.80 : 923.52 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.80/923.52 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.80x = 923.52 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.80x = 312,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,260.58/615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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